When 1999’s “Summer Girls” by LFO was originally released, I thought I would blow my head off if I ever heard it again. HOWEVER! Now that some time has passed, my view has softened somewhat, and I am now prepared to declare it “BRILLIANT.” But first the pros and cons:

CON: Their name is LFO which stands for “Lyte Funky Ones.” UGH! Together they look like every single douchebag you ever hated in high school. Plus they’re white, and they “rap.” And their lyrics were apparently written by a fourth grader who is still recovering from a diving accident where he received massive brain trauma.

PRO: Viewing it now, not only is this song HILARIOUS, but it’s absolutely adorable in a “these guys are so washed up now, they pose absolutely no threat” kind of way. Plus the lyrics, dumb though they may be, give me that same giggly joy as a Ramones song. Check out a sampling.

Stayed all summer then went back home,

Macauly Culkin wasn’t Home Alone

Fell deep in love, but now we ain’t speaking

Michael J Fox was Alex P Keaton

When I met you I said my name was Rich

You look like a girl from Abercrombie and Fitch

Wait… WHAT?! Anyway, watch the video, and tell the truth: ISN’T IT KIND OF FREAKING AWESOME?